Resources for Young People’s Wellbeing
Resources to Support Children and Young People Attending the Hospital
The team from CUH's Hospital Psychology Department and Department of Paediatrics have collaborated to create this resource page. Our aim is to support young people by providing helpful links and information to prepare for hospital stays, aid recovery from illness, and promote overall mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Acknowledgement: List compiled by Dr Nicola Lally, Principal Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Paediatrics CUH in May 2025
This website offers a wealth of information and helpful resources specifically designed to prepare children and young people for potential hospital stays.
While the virtual tour within the app is tailored to a specific hospital, please note that the other resources and information provided are highly relevant and beneficial for any young person attending any hospital.
Meg Foundation resource for Pain Management and supporting Anxiety
A helpful resource to support children and young people with pain management and medical anxiety.
FND Guide resources for Functional Neurological Disorder
Information on functional symptoms and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
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Information for Children and Young People, their Parents, Carers and Trusted Adults (NHS Wales)
This page offers guidance and support for young people and their families during and after a hospital stay.
The HSE’s Health and Wellbeing Youtube channel.
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Walk in My Shoes - Young People's Resources
This platform from St. Patrick's Mental Health Services offers a variety of tools, articles, and guides designed to support young people in managing stress, anxiety, and general mental health.
Breathing and Relaxation Exercises (NHS Inform Scotland)
Both this and the previous "Walk in My Shoes" link offer excellent tools to help young people manage stress and promote mental calm.
Self-help therapies for stress, anxiety and depression (NHS)
This NHS resource offers valuable information and tools to support mental wellbeing.
This platform offers a variety of mindfulness and meditation exercises suitable for all ages, designed to help improve mental wellbeing, manage stress, and enhance relaxation. It's a great tool for incorporating mindfulness into daily life.
This bibliotherapy project features books and websites, reviewed by professionals, covering a range of emotional wellbeing topics for children, adolescents, and adults. All featured books, and many more not listed online, are available at your local Cork City & County Libraries.
Self-Help Guides (Northumberland NHS)
This resource from the Northumberland NHS website provides accessible information and tools to support mental health.
Mental health (NHS Inform Scotland)
This comprehensive resource from the Scottish NHS offers valuable support and information to young people.
Disclaimer Regarding External Websites
Please Note:
Cork University Hospital (CUH) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are committed to providing helpful and accurate information. For your convenience, this website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by CUH or the HSE. While we strive to provide links to reputable and relevant sources, CUH and the HSE have no control over the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of these external websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or recommendation by CUH or the HSE.
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